Oxnard

More than 20 miles of immaculate coastline await at Oxnard, one of the county’s most laidback communities. People are drawn to its oceanfront charm and a diverse housing stock that consists of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos, quite a few of which are right on the beach.

The city is situated on the western edge of the Oxnard Plain, about 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles. It’s a major producer of strawberries and hosts the annual California Strawberry Festival.

Residents have access to gorgeous and secluded beaches as well as the Channel Islands National Park. The city’s renowned beaches include Hollywood Beach, Mandalay State Beach and Silver Strand Beach.

The Carnegie Art Museum has rotating exhibits and poetry events, while downtown Oxnard is filled with artisan boutiques, state-of-the-art cinemas, and restaurants that serve all kinds of cuisine.